African Cinema: Perspectives from Ohio

The Battle of Algiers

Fri, 05 May 2023 20:42:00 GMT

In this episode we discuss the movie, The Battle of Algiers, an Italian/Algerian film collaboration chronicling the events of the same name.

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mogambo

Fri, 05 May 2023 06:03:44 GMT

In this episode, Vash Timken and Joseph Underwood discuss the film Mogambo, which was released in 1953.

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Faat Kine

Fri, 05 May 2023 05:40:43 GMT

in this episode, Vash and Sarah discuss the film Faat Kine, an African film by the director Ousmane Sembene.

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Cape Verde, My Love

Fri, 05 May 2023 02:15:38 GMT

This episode follows Allie and Meredith as they tackle the film and characters of Cape Verde, My Love.

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White Wedding

Fri, 05 May 2023 00:17:53 GMT

Here we dive into White Wedding

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Soleil Ô

Wed, 03 May 2023 18:42:28 GMT

As we dive into the film Soleil Ô directed by Med Hondo we will discuss major themes of this film such as the inequalities of colonialism and how Med Hondo chose to conveys such themes by breaking down specific shots from the film. We hope you enjoy listening to our personal opinion about the film along with scholarly interpretations.

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The Land

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 19:33:34 GMT

Farmers try to keep their crop alive through state controlled drought when they learn a corrupt landowner plans to build a road through their land.

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Black Girl

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:36:12 GMT

A woman from Dakar goes to work for a family in France but finds herself trapped.

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Flame

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 23:51:12 GMT

In this episode of African Cinema: Perspectives from Ohio, Sarah and Victoria talk about Ingrid Sinclair's film Flame from 1996. The discussion focuses on the plot and structure of the film, the evolution of Flame's character, highlights of cinematography, and primarily Sinclair's portrayal of sexual assault and how it relates to other media and Sarah and Victoria's perspectives as women.

TRIGGER WARNING: Sexual assault scene discussed 9:13 - 18:24.

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Xala

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:32:25 GMT

In this podcast episode of African Cinema: Perspectives from Ohio, Kyra and Ellen take a look at Ousmane Sembene's satirical dark comedy Xala (1975), a critical look on Senegal's "impotent" post-colonial government.

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Camp de Thiaroye

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:31:03 GMT

Camp de Thiaroye is a 1988 war drama directed by Ousmane Sembene that documents the Camp de Thiaroye massacre.

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Hyenas

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 17:17:31 GMT

Isaac Hamilton and Jamison Ritter take a deep dive into Djibril Diop Mambéty's 1992 film Hyenas.

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Touki Bouki

Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:53:03 GMT

In this episode we will be reviewing Touki Bouki (1973) directed by Djibril Diop Mambéty.

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Ousofia In London Part 1

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:33:53 GMT

In this podcast we are reviewing Osoufia in London Part 1.

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Podcast Welcome

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:25:01 GMT

A little introduction to what you can expect from our podcast...

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